Educator

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

 

YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides fun, stimulating and safe care for primary and secondary school children before and after school. At OSHC, children have the opportunity to participate in cooking, sport, music, art, dance and so much more.

 

The Y Queensland’s childcare services has been at the heart of Australian communities for more than 40 years, with our first early learning service opening in Brisbane in 1977 after we identified the need for childcare that focused on helping children grow in body, mind and spirit.

 

We are currently recruiting for OSHC Educators on a casual basis to join our YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service.

 

 

About the service

 

YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located at Chatswood Hills State Primary School licensed for 135 children and offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between the hours of 6:30am and 6:00pm.

 

YMCA Chatswood Hills OSHC offers a wide range of fun, stimulating and appropriate programs that reflect real world experiences and home settings. This helps encourage a sense of community amongst the children, facilitates leadership skill development and allows your child to practice social skills in a supported and caring environment.

 

Programs and activities are aligned with The YMCA Mission – to provide opportunities for children to grow in body, mind and spirit - underpinned by our values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. We blend this philosophy with the National Quality Framework My Time Our Place and Chatswood Hills State School's educational principles to develop appropriate, engaging and most of all FUN activities for your child whilst in our care.

 

 

About the role

As an OSHC Educator you are responsible for the care of children before school, after school and during school holiday periods. You’ll assist in running fascinating, fun-filled and educational activities with primary school children, such as science experiments, outdoor games, painting and musical activities.

 

What will my time look like?

 

• Hold a rewarding, challenging and interesting position
• Be able to allocate your availability to suit study or family needs
• Have the opportunity for career advancement
• Join a team of dedicated staff and fantastic children and families
• Be provided with regular professional development and training

 

Our children and Educators bring our inclusive space to life, ensuring our program is engaging with a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences.

  

 

Am I a good match?

 

• You are currently studying or completed a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor degree in the field of children’s services or similar
• You have a fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination
• You hold or be willing to obtain a cu